- 2010 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
- Tayshas 2010 High School Reading List
- 2009 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
- Stuff for the Teen Age 2009 - The New York Public Library’s list
"Teen readers will relate to the smart, strong-willed protagonist, Kate….Jordan’s thoughtfully rendered characterizations and explanations for Kate’s behavior are refreshingly authentic. This novel has the makings of a YA classic, and every YA collection should have a copy. Readers will hope for a sequel." -- Vanessa J. Irvin Morris, Drexel University, Philadelphia for LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Dream Jordan's Hot Girl is a fantastic first novel…the content reflects the struggles and choices facing a young girl wanting to belong with her peers and also within a family. My students have showered accolades on Hot Girl." -- Amy Cheney for SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Characterizations are strong, and voices realistic….Jordan sends a message about doing the right thing…The outcome of Kate's story is positive, and those looking for soft street-lit titles will find the book appealing." -- Emily Anne Valente, New York Public Library for SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Librarians will be pleased with an urban fiction offering that does not drag its characters through melodramatic depravity but instead shows teens how it is possible to consciously choose the direction of one's life." -- Diane Colson, VOYA
"With authentic dialogue and honest situations, [Hot Girl] will resonate with teens…Many readers will unconsciously absorb some of Kate’s grit, determination, and hope by the end of this realistic novel." -- Frances Bradburn, BOOKLISTONLINE
"Readers will fall in love with Jordan's triumphant heroine as she navigates the foster care system with wisdom, wit, endurance and hope...a refreshing and touching read." Kalisha Buckhanon, Alex award-winning author of UPSTATE and CONCEPTION
"Hot Girl is a must read... Kate is a young girl struggling to stay positive in the midst of the notorious foster care system. Her wit and perception as she narrates this tale will make readers laugh, cry and cheer her on. This is a no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is tale that every young person can learn from. Dream Jordan has burst on the scene in a big way! "--Tracy Brown, Essence bestselling author of White Lines
